Skype for Mac update

The tech savvy Mac world was pretty disappointed when Skype launched their latest version for Mac this Tuesday – without video communication, a feature that Windows users by the way got already in December.

The official message from a spokesperson was this: “The next version of Skype for Mac will include video and will be introduced sometime later this year.”

But behind the scenes, Skype is already experimenting with video for Mac, having recieved some pressure from users to get their Apples in gear. Skype Wednesday put out a new version of Skype for Mac – with video.

They’re calling it a “preview” and made it hard to find. It wasn’t even publicly announced and can only be found if you know the exact address…

But if you try it, be prepared to face some problems. According to Skype: “The Video Preview of Skype for Mac is only recommended for experienced users and should not be used on a production system that you depend on.”

Now the Mac world is only waiting for text messaging to cell phones, another feature added to the Windows version in May. How hard could it be?